Davie to vote on luxury apartment complex on Wednesday

A luxury apartment complex may rise on land once home to one of Broward County's largest mobile home parks.

Toscana, a 350-unit project proposed near Nova Southeastern University, is coming before the Town Council on Wednesday.

The $50 million project at 2990 Davie Road is slated for the same parcel of land where the Palma Nova mobile home park once stood. The park closed in February 2009, displacing more than 900 families.

Toscana calls for 17 three-story buildings with one- two- and three-bedroom apartments. Rent price would average $1,500 a month, said developer Jim Carr, who is also building the Monterra residential community in Cooper City.

"People are going from being home owners to home renters," said Carr, who along with his partners plans to buy 17 acres from land owner Austin Forman. "People have lost their homes. They want big luxury products. Toscana is designed for families, married couples and professionals."

The grounds would include a clubhouse with spa and pool, putting green area, playground and two dog parks, Carr said. Live oaks, gumbo limbo and lush landscaping would surround the Mediterranean-style buildings.